IBM Software Developer reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(5,751 total reviews)
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70% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Software Engineer/Developer employees have rated IBM with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5,751 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer/Developer professionals have a good working experience there. IBM is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer/Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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4.0
Aug 1, 2012

Pretty okay

Recommend
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Pros

There is great work hour flexibility. The benefits are also quite good. Generally I've found that there are good people who work here.

Cons

Overly bureaucratic at times. It can take time to get important things done. Bonuses aren't great, nor are the raises. I'm not sure why things are so tight as far as budgets.

5.0
Jul 29, 2012

IT's great hare

Recommend
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Pros

one could have a great future and great satisfaction here.

Cons

you don't want to make a quick reveiw for another job.

2.0
Jul 29, 2012

Innovation no more

Recommend
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Pros

Brand and company are great to have on your resume, everyone knows big blue.

Cons

Innovation in the company is less and less the focus is shifting more and more to cater to wall street. The days of ibm being a company of thinkers and great innovators is long gone. For employees especially American based, every day is lived in fear that today will be your last. Raises and bonuses even for top performers are below standards if even given at all. Negotiate up front only newer employees from outside have remotely competitive base salaries, once in be prepared to live with that salary regardless of duties position or band prerequisites. If cost of living and above average performance combined is worth 1 or 2% a year then this is the place for you.

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